P.A. Parkland Health Region cautions travellers about Zika virus
The Zika virus has been making its way into areas it’s never been found before; areas that could even include Prince Albert.
There have been no reported cases in Saskatchewan, but according to the Public Health Agency of Canada there have been travel related cases within the country. Zika is typically spread through a mosquito not native to Canada.
People – especially travellers – must always remain vigilant, Dr. Khami Chokani, medical health officer with the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region said.
“There is a need to ensure, as part of my responsibilities of communicable diseases, that people are aware that there is a risk and to not assume that you can’t get it,” Chokani said.